Indonesia Officially Expresses Desire to Join BRICS

Indonesia has officially expressed its desire to join BRICS.

IDXChannel -  Indonesia has officially expressed its desire to join BRICS during the BRICS Plus Summit in Kazan, Russia this week. 

The announcement has marked the beginning of the process of Indonesia to be become a BRICS member. 

"Indonesia's decision to apply to join BRICS is a manifestation of our free and active  foreign policy," said Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in his remarks. 

"It does not mean we align with any specific bloc, but rather that we actively participate in all forums," he added.

Furthermore, the Foreign Minister proposed several concrete steps to strengthen  cooperation between BRICS and the Global South. First, upholding the right to  development; developing countries need policy space, while advanced economies must  honor their commitments. 

Second, reforming the multilateral system to be more inclusive, representative, and  aligned with current realities. International institutions must be strengthened and  adequately resourced to fulfill their mandates. 

Lastly, BRICS has to be a force for unity and solidarity among the Global South  countries. BRICS can be a unifying platform to strengthen cooperation among  developing countries.  (Wahyu Dwi Anggoro)